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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Wallcreeper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_notices hook in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to enable and disable caching.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Wallcreeper versions up to 1.6.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter data without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires an active user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter plugin data or settings, potentially defacing content or disrupting site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the WordPress site.
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